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Amira needs a cutting table and overlocker to reopen a sewing studio

Amira has run a sewing studio for six years; the demolition of the market destroyed the equipment, and $500 will put it back on its feet.

🇪🇬 Shubra, Cairo, Egypt549 views
Amira Yasmin Rahman
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Shubra
For six years I have run a sewing studio in Shubra. In September, the demolition of the market took a cutting table and overlocker. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me. Before that, my customers came every Monday, and I employed 1 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 10 weeks. This business pays my children's school fees and rent. I have already started working from home in small ways, but I can't meet orders without proper equipment. Every contribution brings me closer to reopening, and I promise to post photos as I buy each item. Once I'm back on my feet I plan to hire back the people I had to let go. Where the $500 goes: • Replacing a cutting table and overlocker: $270 • Initial stock: fabric: $100 • Shop repairs and licensing: $50 • Working capital for the first month: $80 Thank you for reading my story.
#small-business#livelihood#restart

Updates from Amira

  1. Thank you all. We're at 18% now ($89). I'm honestly stunned. I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts.

  2. Update from Shubra: we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. We're at 12% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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  • Dominique Michel

    Sending good thoughts. Shared it with a few friends. Love from Kampala.

    • Paul Joseph Mollel

      keep going, Amira. Small businesses are the heart of Shubra. Hope you're open again soon.

      • Shakil Pavel Paul

        Thanks for sharing this, Amira. Hope you make a strong comeback

        • Prachi S. ChauhanAddress verified

          Rooting for you, Amira. Small businesses are the heart of Shubra. Hope you're open again soon.

          • Michelle A. Marquez

            wishing you the best, Amira. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up

            • Komal E. GandhiQuestion

              Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Amira

              • Amira Yasmin RahmanOwnerAnswer

                Sure. The biggest one is replacing a cutting table and overlocker, $270. The rest is in the list at the bottom of the post and I'll upload receipts as I pay each one. Appreciate you taking the time.

            • Rebecca N. Larson

              Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Please keep us posted. Love from Paris.

              • Kunal Ankit Kohli

                Rooting for you. Hope this works out for you. Thinking of Shubra

                • Uche Babatunde Okafor

                  Praying for you, Amira. Shared this with my family

                  • Bukola Comfort Uzor

                    Thinking of you. Your post was clear and honest. Sent it to 28 people at work. Greetings from Grand Rapids.

                    • Usha T. Anand

                      Hope it all works out, Amira. Gave what I could, wish it was more. God bless.

                      • Şule Ebru TekinVerified organization

                        stay strong, Amira. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. It's not much but it's yours. God bless.

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